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    Base plate on water pump

    Is it normal for the base plate on my Merc 800's water pump to be difficult to remove. I can't get it off with my hands and was just wondering if I should try to wedge it off with a flathead screwdriver? I just don't want to bust anything if I can avoid it. Thank you gentlemen.
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    Replacing wires in an old Merc

    I was looking inside my 69' Merc 800 the other day and noticed many wires that had the insulation around them crumbling away. Do I have to use exact replacement wires from MErcury, if there is such a thing, or can I get a certain gauge and type of wire from the hardware store/Radio Shack, etc...
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    Narrowing down the choices......

    I thank all who gave input into assisting me in a pontoon boat. Now, I have to think about powering the thing. I think my budget will keep me in the 60-75 hp ballpark. Maybe a 50-60 hp 4 stroke or a 75-90 two stroke. Below are the current promotions from most of the major brands. What looks good...
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    Recommended dealers in the OH area??

    I'm calling on any of my Ohio brethren to point me in the right direction concerning dealers in Ohio. I'm heading to the Cleveland boat show this weekend looking for a pontoon boat. Any dealers that anyone has had a great experience with and would like to pass it on. Thanks and hope to see some...
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    Kudos to oldmercs.com

    Ordered two seperate items from them. I charged them to two different credit cards. Becky Mader e-mailed me to let me know she was going to combine to orders to reduce my shipping costs. Just wanted to put it out that these guys were great to deal with and had the parts for my 96' Merc in stock.
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    Pontoon boats. Looking for a little advice

    OK, I own a 16 foot Silverline and love it but now I'm looking for something bigger. So the admiral and I go to the boat show last weekend in Columbus, OH. I'm looking at powerboats and she just keeps rolling her eyes. THis is a sure sign of disapproval in "my" house, so we continue just to walk...
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    OK. Now I have to put this LU back on

    I just had a seal kit put on as well as the water pump redone. Taking the LU off wasn't that bad, I'm just wondering what I need to watch for as I put it back on. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks<br /><br />1969 Mercury 800
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